GHSL-2024-034: Privilege escalation in memos - CVE-2024-41659

Published Aug 14, 2024
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Updated

A CORS misconfiguration exists in memos where an arbitrary origin is reflected with Access-Control-Allow-Credentials set to true. This may allow an attacking website to make a cross-origin request, allowing the attacker to read private information or make privileged changes to the system as the vulnerable user account.

Affected Software

1 affected component
usememos memos

Event History

Aug 14, 2024
Advisory Published
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via GitHub Security Lab·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of GHSL-2024-034?

The severity of GHSL-2024-034 is rated at 57, indicating a moderate risk of exploitation.

2

How do I fix GHSL-2024-034?

To fix GHSL-2024-034, you need to update the CORS configuration to restrict allowed origins and set Access-Control-Allow-Credentials to false.

3

What type of vulnerability is GHSL-2024-034?

GHSL-2024-034 is a privilege escalation vulnerability due to misconfigured CORS settings.

4

What systems are affected by GHSL-2024-034?

GHSL-2024-034 affects the memos software by usememos.

5

Can GHSL-2024-034 be exploited remotely?

Yes, GHSL-2024-034 can be exploited remotely through cross-origin requests from an attacking website.

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